The Hollywood History of the World
by George MacDonald Fraser
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Author: George MacDonald FraserEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 1989-09-02
ISBN: 0449904385
Number of pages: 268
Publisher: Ballantine Books
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Book Review: A Must for Lovers of Costume Drama
Summary: 5 Stars
I bought this book when it first came out in the '80s, and it has gained that most honored spot for a book -- the bookcase right next to my bed. It's an old friend; I've read it over and over. It's hugely entertaining, and remarkably informative as well. I joined Netflix largely to get access to many of the wonderful old movies I'd read about in Fraser's book, and I've learned all sorts of tidbits of history.
Also fascinating are the many illustrations showing contemporary portraits of the historical characters portrayed and the actors who played them. Much of the casting and costuming has been remarkably good -- in particular, in The Private Life of Henry VIII, Merle Oberon's costume as Anne Boleyn is a dead-on copy of the clothes Anne wore in a portrait. Read this book and you'll have a new respect for how much history Hollywood has gotten right.
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